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Things I Said Out LoudWhat I learned as I transcribed THAT big, fat PsalmAn outtake from my experience writing Psalm 119 out word for word while everyone else on the house was sleeping. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewkooman.com/subscribe2025-05-0200 min
Things I Said Out LoudThe era of the biblical film is NOWI’m so excited to share with you the most recent trailer for DANIEL, the new film that will soon go into production by Unveil Studios. Helmed by my talented brothers Matthew and Daniel Kooman, the project is a culmination of years of work. It is a key step in our filmmaking journey as brothers, that’s been almost two decades in the making.A few big weeks for Bible stories on screenWe’ve been really encouraged by the last few weeks at the box office. In early April, there were four script...2025-04-2401 min
Things I Said Out LoudJFK's vision for the stars; 1001 films to watch before you die; Can you Scroll Happy?Thanks for spending part of your weekend with Things I Wrote Down. I’m suffering from a bout of whiplash. All these tariffs being added then removed has been like attending a tennis match (without the trophy or the athleticism).Last week I brought did a video version of my 3 Things for the first time, and it got a bunch of views, so I thought I’d give it another try. Thanks for reading and watching.Here are some interesting places I landed on the web this week and a poem called “love”.Subscrib...2025-03-0911 min
Things I Said Out LoudNew day for Bible films; Those Carney memes; Tweaking like Megyn KellyLong live the weekend! I hope you’re enjoying some quiet moments and rest. This week I added a video to my 3 Things, so please let me know if you like it. Here are some interesting place I landed on the web this week and a poem about.Subscribe to Things I Wrote Down. It’ll spark some hope in your week.1. New era for Bible filmsIt’s here. The much anticipated House of David series dropped its first 3 episodes on Prime.I have...2025-03-0211 min
Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"Be Our Guest with Hank Temple & Gideon Temple (Star Machine)Hank Temple (Music & Lyrics), is a junior music composition major at Baldwin Wallace. His band, Temple Brothers, has released music on all streaming platforms. Gideon and Hank study songwriting with Scott Simons (America’s Got Talent, The X Factor) and composition with Dr. Clint Needham. They also have studied composing for musical theater with Andrew Lippa, Bill Russell, and Michael Kooman & Chris Dimond. Hank recently served as the directing/writing apprentice at Theatre Aspen, where he performed in multiple shows and made his professional pit debut playing mandolin in Come From Away.
Gideon Temple (Music...2025-01-2723 min
Things I Said Out LoudRadio made this song a Christmas starSubscribe to Andrew's newsletter Things I Wrote Down (andrewkooman.com)It is well, (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soulThese words have rung through the hearts of believers for more than 150 years. They are the deep cry from the heart to God.It is a song about peace.Peace in a world with unexplainable tragedy. Peace in a world where darkness often looks like it will win.Peace in the hearts of women and men who experience...2024-12-2503 min
Things I Said Out LoudLove from the manger spills into a violent worldSubscribe to Andrew's newsletter Things I Wrote Down (andrewkooman.com)Week 4 from Andrew's advent series Songs of Advent, featuring Away in a Manger and St. Patrick.The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope, peace, love and joy. This series of readings–one for each week of the four Sundays of Advent, as well as a fifth reading for Christmas Day–looks at the inspiring stories behind some of our most beloved songs, including O Holy Night, Joy to the World, and Silent Nigh...2024-12-1904 min
Things I Said Out LoudThe accidental Christmas classic - Joy to the WorldSubscribe to Andrew's newsletter Things I Wrote Down (andrewkooman.com)Christians have sung the song for more than 300 years. If I were to hum the tune right now, you’d know it instantly.But did you know that Joy to the World wasn’t written as a Christmas song? Andrew Kooman shares some of the history of the song in the latest instalment of Songs of Advent.About the series:The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope, peace, love...2024-12-1203 min
Things I Said Out LoudIt is Well with My Soul - The Christmas song you didn't know you neededSubscribe to Andrew's newsletter Things I Wrote Down (andrewkooman.com)Week Two of Andrew's new advent series, Songs of Advent, featuring the song you didn't know should be a Christmas song, It is Well with My Soul.The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope, peace, love and joy. This series of readings–one for each week of the four Sundays of Advent, as well as a fifth reading for Christmas Day–looks at the inspiring stories behind some of our most beloved song...2024-12-0503 min
Things I Said Out LoudA song that's sparked hope for 200 yearsSubscribe to Andrew Kooman's popular weekly newsletter Things I Wrote Down at andrewkooman.comImagine, for a moment, the difficult days of 1816 in a small church in Austria. Your congregation has barely survived years of war. Napoleon, the power-hungry French general has attacked countries across Europe to establish dominance.That's part of the backdrop for the song Silent Night that burst with hope into the world 200 years ago.About the series:The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope...2024-11-2804 min
Things I Said Out LoudWithout oversight the vulnerable perishThis is a new feature of Andrew Kooman's Things I Said Out Loud podcast called My Fake Podcast. In the episode, artificial radio personalities discuss real content I wrote to bring the ideas to life in a new way, including the articles:1. Could 1 in 10 Canadians really die by the hand of their doctor by 2034?2. Canada's new cradle to grave bullet trainThe audio content supplements Andrew's writing about MAiD in Canada, including this week's look at how new reporting in Ontario highlights that doctors are euthanizing Canadians and breaking the Criminal Code. But what's worrisome is...2024-11-1411 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - Ep 7. Annihilating the kids at checkers. Masters of Business and the Air. Humpback whales and Olympic cousins.It’s been awhile since Petra and I sat down for a mocktail and a recorded conversation. This week we’re bringing you a legit drink created by a private chef and the author of the Real Food Sanity Substack, Christi Flaherty. Here's Christi Flaherty’s recipe for a Watermelon Cooler Single Mocktail 2 oz watermelon juice* 3/4 oz lime juice 1/4 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water shaken together until honey dissolves) 2-3 sprigs of mint Club soda** Batch Mix for 4 8 oz watermelon juice* 3 oz lime juice (about 1/3 cup) 1 oz honey syrup...2024-07-0415 min
Things I Said Out LoudChristian invisibility; Men have bouncy balls now; Standing O's at Cannes.Each week Andrew shares 3 Things he discovered on the web and an original poem (and sometimes he records it as a mini episode).If you like it, drop a comment.Links:1. Christian Invisibility- The Barna Group -George Barn'as interview with the Christian post on "Christian Invisibility"2. Bouncy Balls- An article about how oiur organs are just plastic water bottles - Report on plastic showing up in human testicles3. Standing O's at CannesMegalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed (at $120 million!) futuristic film that critics are loving to hate, received a 7 minute standing O...2024-05-2607 min
Things I Said Out LoudWhen will AI replace my pastor?Of course we all hope we won’t be dominated by AI overlords that harvest our organs and use us as meat batteries to fuel the machine future (the popular and “prophetic” picture of where this is all going according to pop culture).Some reflections by award-winning writer Andrew Kooman about what GPT-4o means and the invisible, holy tech, that animates us all. With a surprise appearance by Jerry Seinfeld.Links:- OpenAI's GPT-4o- PEW Research - Apps and religious life - How pastors are using AI - Po...2024-05-1610 min
Things I Said Out LoudTSC 1.3 - Another LetterListen in as author Andrew Kooman reads from his adventure series Ten Silver Coins: The Drylings of Acchora. In today’s episode, Andrew reads Chapter Two: The Forest.Catch up on other episodes right here.If you enjoy what you’re hearing, please share it with a friend. Help a family find their new favourite series!You can read the novel for free, week-by-week, when you subscribe to Andrew’s newsletter at andrewkooman.comIf you don’t want to wait for the next chapter, you can buy the books on...2024-05-0810 min
Daniel Kooman | Writing and Directing Inspiring StoriesCreating World ChangersAs a filmmaker, I’m excited to share some of the work we produce at Unveil Studios. Writing and uncovering Biblical truth is a passion of mine which I share weekly about on this newsletter, and filmmaking is my other passion as well as my day job!We started our studio (and named it Unveil) in 2006, inspired by 2 Corinthians 3:18,And we all, with UNVEIL-ed face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Sp...2024-05-0615 min
Things I Said Out LoudSpotify gets it right with William Prince; The unspeakable sexiness of the male forearm; Watch out maple syrup, Canada now has a gold heist.Thanks for listening in! Here’s a few fun places to visit on the web and a great music recommendation from an artist out of Winnipeg.Links: * William Prince on Spotify* Art of Manliness article: 50 things that women shared that inexplicably attract them to the opposite sex* The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist* The Great Canadian Airport Gold Heist covered in the National PostThings I Wrote Down is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or...2024-04-2610 min
Things I Said Out LoudTSC 1.2 - The ForestListen in as author Andrew Kooman reads from his adventure series Ten Silver Coins: The Drylings of Acchora. In today’s episode, Andrew reads Chapter Two: The Forest.If you enjoy what you’re hearing, please share it with a friend. Help a family find their new favourite series!You can read the novel for free, week-by-week, when you subscribe to Andrew’s newsletter at andrewkooman.comIf you don’t want to wait for the next chapter, you can buy the books on Amazon.Synopsis of Book OneTen...2024-04-1926 min
Things I Said Out LoudBinge-eating during Civil War; MAiD across state lines; and if Annie Dillard wrote thrillers1. Binge-eating during Civil WarAfter the movie, Petra remarked that we both were binge-eating the popcorn as we watched. It was a coping mechanism during the film, which we both really enjoyed.Yes, we saw a movie together at the theatre! Something we pull off about once a year now that we have young kids.We got the babysitter, splurged on Cineplex’s VIP option (with the full recliners and food service—we recommend the crispy chicken sandwich with truffle fries) and watched.The world of the film was completely believable. The...2024-04-1412 min
Things I Said Out LoudYou are more than an empty Amazon cartHave you ever asked the question, Who am I?It’s often clear to ourselves what we aren’t. The world is good at showing us that, filling our screens and attention with it. Spend 10 minutes online and you’ve got a case study on what brands, politicians, and algorithms think about you. What they peg you to be.Things I Wrote Down is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.You are more than an empty Amazon cart that’s ready t...2024-04-1108 min
Things I Said Out LoudTSC 1.1 - Run!Listen in as author Andrew Kooman reads from his adventure series Ten Silver Coins: The Drylings of Acchora. In today’s episode, Andrew reads Chapter One: The Forest.If you enjoy what you’re hearing, please share it with a friend. Help a family find their new favourite series!You can read the novel for free, week-by-week, when you subscribe to Andrew’s newsletter at andrewkooman.comIf you don’t want to wait for the next chapter, you can buy the books on Amazon.Synopsis of Book OneTen...2024-04-0506 min
Things I Said Out LoudIs independent filmmaking impossible?I like to follow the work of other creatives. Observe them up close and from afar. So I’ve been fascinated by the release of author Karen Kingsbury’s new film Someone Like You.Disclosure: I haven’t read her books, but more than 25 million other people have (she has massive New York Times bestsellers). So I’m a new admirer. I discovered her podcast and learned about her work in detail as the story of her new film came to my attention.What’s fascinating is that she started her own production company so...2024-04-0408 min
Things I Said Out LoudAdvent 3 - What did the shepherds do the day after the manger?Do you ever wonder how the shepherds, who heard the angels proclaim that Christ was born and then were instructed to go see Jesus, processed their experience?Take a few minutes to listen to the popular Advent devotional from Hearts Adorned with Wonder, my series on YouVersion.Day Three of the three-day plan will help you to adorn your heart with wonder. Today’s Wonder Challenge is a journaling exercise that will help you reflect on gratitude. All you need to do is turn off your phone and take a few moments to re...2023-12-1604 min
Things I Said Out LoudAdvent 2 - It's the quiet moments that can be the most holy.Have you ever noticed how it's the quiet moments, when we stop and pause to reflect, that can be the most meaningful, the most holy?Take a few minutes to listen to Day Two of Hearts Adorned with Wonder, adapted from my popular series on YouVersion.Day Two of the three-day plan will help you find some wonder in a busy season.Today’s Wonder Challenge is a short, practical activity that will help refresh you and your family. All you need is to turn off your phone and steal a few moments of...2023-12-1304 min
Things I Said Out LoudAdvent 1 - With no Siri, the Wisemen still found the baby in Bethlehem.Feel like the wonder of Christmas gets lost amidst all of the digital distractions and busyness of the season? Take a few minutes to listen to Day One of Hearts Adorned with Wonder, adapted from my popular Advent devotional series on YouVersion.Day One of the three-day plan will help you to reconnect with wonder by imaging the story of the Wisemen on their epic journey to Bethlehem. Today’s Wonder Challenge is a short, practical activity that you can do alone or with your family. All you need is the outdoors, and th...2023-12-1204 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - Ep 6. Are those boat-attacking Orcas wearing salmon hats? And fangirling over Barbie, the Beckhams and a Bieber.In this episode Killer Whales are the stars and we go deep into an ocean of intrigue to explore the mindset that leads sea mammals to commit shocking acts of marine violence. In lieu of lifejackets, we hope the fanny packs and travel bags Petra brings to the pod will do.Andrew won’t stop talking about documentaries and there’s so many stars named, you’d think we’re angling for a job at TMZ.We hope you enjoy our latest episode!This week’s mocktail is a Homemade Passion. (Petra created it in with...2023-11-1419 min
Things I Said Out LoudFrom smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain to helping believers in the surveillance stateNovember 5 is International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, so I spoke with Jared Vander Meulen from Open Doors Canada. The organization that works to “strengthen Christians where faith costs the most.” In this episode we discuss: * How Open Doors’ work began and its famous founder Brother Andrew, known for smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and bold prayers in this bold subversion.* Brother Andrew’s work in Gaza and throughout the Middle East and his faithful witness in the most dangerous and surprising places.* How Open Doors defines “persecution” and the five...2023-11-0324 min
Things I Said Out LoudMy Little Plastic Jesus: A conversation with Tim BrattonIn this episode, I chat with Tim Bratton, the Artistic Associate for Burnt Thicket Theatre who’s bringing his My Little Plastic Jesus to living rooms across Canada.Part confession, part history lesson, part multimedia extravaganza, Tim finds hilarity and heartache as he unpacks his upbringing in evangelical pop culture, examining its folly and redeeming its faith. We chat about:* How Tim developed the coming of age story * What writing and performing theatre is like in small spaces* Filling the well: the practice Tim incorporates into his life to nu...2023-10-0329 min
Things I Said Out Loud4. Creativity thrives when we venture into new territoryOn today's episode, I chat with my brother Daniel Kooman the best-selling author of Breath of Life.We talk about:* Dan's newly released book Sons of the Father* Leaving a legacy as a parent* Pushing against limitations in creativity* Why creativity thrives when we venture into new territory* Consistency and spontaneity in the creative process* Rom-coms* The why behind my new book, Popcorn Helmet (because Dan asks me some great Qs)* Upcoming projects with UnveilTV Links and notes2023-09-2629 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - Ep. 5. Just hire the movers! On-air ant bites and walnut trees as high as sky scrapers.In this episode we share a big life updated (spoiler: we moved) and Andrew makes Things I Said Out Loud history with his first every on-air ad. We also share a few hot takes and learnings from our move and explain why the song Yellow is booming from the speakers. Jump to the show notes to see Andrew's office room with a view and a before/after snapshot of our kitchen. This week’s mocktail is a virgin Mojito. (We included a recipe from Sustainable Cooks, though we didn’t have any lime, because we r...2023-09-0518 min
WriterConPage, Stage & Screen with Andrew KoomanBestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Andrew Kooman, a Canadian author who writes for the page, stage, and screen. His writing has been translated into more than 10 languages and published around the world. His stage plays have been produced across Canada and the United States, including Off-Broadway in New York City. His critically acclaimed play She Has A Name became a feature film from Unveil Studios and his most recent book is Popcorn Helmet.Chapter 1: IntroductionFather's Day and WriterCon webinarswww...2023-06-2539 min
The Andrew Lawton ShowPublic servants are blocking infrastructure, and Trudeau doesn’t seem to mindThe Public Service Alliance of Canada’s strike continues, and has escalated into blocks of government buildings and other infrastructure. Union president Chris Aylward even said striking public servants may go to ports of entry to maximize the economic impact of the labour action. In spite of this, no one in the federal government is talking about the Emergencies Act, True North’s Andrew Lawton points out. Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director Franco Terrazzano joins to talk about the latest strike news.Also, a new docuseries exposes the truth about Canada’s assisted dying regime. MAiD in Canada...2023-04-2539 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - Ep 4. New beginnings, this toast does NOT have Stigmata, and music to put on your wallIn this episode we talk talk about an amazing new opportunity in Petra’s career, Andrew cracks open the unbelievable with the greatest egg story of all time and just as Oceans marks 10 years on the airwaves, we get ready to plaster it on our wall. Petra also shares a clip of human laughter that’s made us chuckle all week: beware the giggle.This week’s mocktail is a virgin Singapore Sling. (We included a recipe from Sober Cocktails, though we definitely made it our own).Got a favourite mocktail?Things...2023-03-2815 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - Ep 3. Why we'll never be invited to your dinner party, our meet-cute and the palindromic Woo Young WooIn this episode we talk about our meet-cute of Parliamentary proportions, celebrate streaming palindromes and put out an audience advisory for anyone considering inviting us to a dinner party. Andrew also asks an important book etiquette Q of the audience. Listen carefully to hear if Petra names the book.This week’s mocktail is a Virgin Cranberry Moscow Mule from the Happy Kitchen. (We started with Ginger ale, but later substituted with tonic water for some extra punch).Got a favourite mocktail?Links:* UnMAiD article on Special Joint Committee’s Re...2023-02-2415 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - EP 2. Sweeping floors to Miley's "Flowers" and Pantone's colour of the year for your living roomThis week Petra and I talk about the Netflix series we couldn’t stop watching and the song Andrew’s been playing ad nauseam. From current literary fiction that’s all the rage to some burning historical fiction, we cover some serious ground with laughs, a few more MAiD references and the big reveal on the colour of the year that we won’t be throwing on our walls any time soon. This week’s mocktail is a Coconut, Cucumber, Lime, and Mint Cooler from Town & Country. (Andrew forgot to pick up coconut water, so we substitute...2023-02-0615 min
Things I Said Out LoudMocktail Mashup - EP 1. Parenting lessons from a hostage negotiator and other deep thoughts (with plastic cups)Welcome to our first Mocktail Monday where we mix a non-alcoholic drink and sit down for a conversation about noteworthy things read, watched and seen during the week.This week’s feature mocktail is a simple Cranberry Spritzer from the Food Network.Things we’ve read* Petra: Never Split the Difference* Andrew: All things MAIDThings we heard* Petra: Maverick City Music - (don’t miss AK’s perfect #dadjoke)* Andrew: Michelle Yeoh and Cate Blanchett Actors on ActorsThings we’ve seen* Pet...2023-01-2515 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 7. The Cross and the Switchblade.What’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend.Featured bookThe Cross and the Switchblade, (1962). David Wilkerson with John and Elizabeth Sherrill. The Berkley Publishing Group, 2008.Today I’m sharing a book that I ripped through after discovering it for the first time on my book shelf. It seems especially relevant in the days of a fentanyl crisis; you can’t help but r...2022-09-2709 min
Things I Said Out Loud3. Thirteen Lives - a review of the Thai cave rescue filmIn this episode I share a review of the new Ron Howard film Thirteen Lives about the dramatic cave rescue of the boys’ soccer team in Thailand. This is a film in which the story is shown and not told, and it’s the absolute right choice. It’s trim. And the sparse dialogue pushes the action forward. Howard lets the story unfold and we are quickly swept up in the dramatic events featuring characters who aren’t venerated, but are instead real people facing impossible circumstances.I loved this film most, I think, because by watch...2022-08-2317 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 6. Need a little help?What’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend.Today I highlight a book that I’m using in my morning devotions. I inherited from my Grandma and is a throwback to an author whose writing about spiritual subjects, at least in my view, holds greater weight, authenticity and authority than many who belong to the pantheon of spiritual and self-help writers of...2022-08-1709 min
Things I Said Out Loud2. Go outside, I dare youOn its face it's not fair, this dare. You see, I'm on vacation and so have the luxury and the time to step away from the rush of everyday life and take a breath.In this episode, I share how creativity and leadership thinking is refreshed in the outdoors.And I record from the edge of a cornfield. Film and pop culture references in the episode* M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs* Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Night Rises* The equine love-child of Malibu Barbie and Bane2022-08-1309 min
Things I Said Out LoudPracticing quiet, recognizing beautySo, how do you feel right now?I don’t know about you, but I’m very aware of how much I need to lean into God.That’s partly an acknowledgement of the limitations I feel as I wear multiple hats (work, creativity, parenthood, plain ol’ life). It’s also a recognition that I’m stepping out of a complex and difficult season into new and exciting things.How about you?In this short episode I chat about practicing silence and share from two must-read books, one from Malcolm Muggeridge and the othe...2022-07-3007 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 5. A surprising, soul-nourishing autobiographyWhat’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend. I probably should have put this in the first book-pod episode, since it’s a lifetime top pick. It’s a joyful, humorous account of finding faith, a book that rocketed to the top of my reading list upon the first read. Featured bookOrthodoxy, G.K. Chesterton. Harold Shaw Publishers, 20...2022-07-0605 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 4: A narrative about refugeWhat’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend.Yesterday was World Refugee Day, and I wanted to take some time and highlight an author with a powerful story about refuge and migration.Make sure you jump over to Unveil’s Substack to check out the films we’re recommending this week.And don’t miss my guest post there about Ai Weiwei’s st...2022-06-2105 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 3: Pilgrim at Tinker CreekWhat’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend. Featured bookAnnie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Harper, 1974.Quotes dropped in this book-podI think that the dying pray at the last not please but thank you, as a guest thanks his host at the door. Falling from airplanes the people are crying thank you, thank you, all down the air; a...2022-06-1404 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 2. Page-turning fiction.What’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend. Featured bookThe Sentinel, Lee Child and Andrew Child. Dell.Highlights* Andrew shares his first introduction to Reacher (after witnessing a terrible car accident on a busy street in Kuala Lumpur)* Why it’s difficult not to imagine Tom Cruise as Reacher when reading if you’ve only ever seen the...2022-06-0706 min
Things I Said Out LoudBook-pod 1. A near-perfect novel.What’s a book-pod? I’m glad you asked! It’s a short podcast episode about a book. It’s my way to introduce you, the kind soul reading these words, to a book that I enjoyed and want to recommend. Why are you sending these unsolicited book recommendations my way, Andrew?As we approach summer, I felt it was my public duty to recommend books for your reading list. Books that I think are perfectly suited to the intelligent, savvy, big-hearted reader that you are. You with your willingness to read old and new...2022-05-3100 min
Things I Said Out Loud1. Introducing Things I Said Out LoudI don’t know if it’s fair to call this a “podcast” “episode” quite yet. But I did just want to drop a note to give you a first listen to where I hope to take Things I Said Out Loud in the future.As an audio companion to my newsletter Things I Wrote Down, this podcast will be a place to talk about books and movies, to chat about how creatives are using their talents and faith to make real world impact and to celebrate words.One day I may even have an intro with music. But I...2022-05-2606 min
Conversations: Faith and Transformation#186 Andrew Kooman - Writer & Producer (Unveil Studios)Andrew Kooman highlights the new 3 part documentary called "Breath of Life", as well as his film "She has a Name". In this interview, he shares his life journey of faith, and how God continues to lead him and his brothers to produce high quality video productions at Unveil Studios.www.unveilstudios.com2022-04-2126 min
RPGFan's Rhythm Encounter65 - Adventure Game ClassicsOnce one of the most popular genres of video games, adventure games have become much more niche in recent years. But thankfully, it’s a niche with some absolutely fantastic music!From the mid-80s to the early 2000s, adventure games were at the forefront of narratives in interactive entertainment. In a time before RPGs embraced cinematic CGI cutscenes and voice acting, LucasArts, Sierra, and other adventure game developers were pioneering multimedia in video games, presenting audiences with expansive stories, fully-voiced casts of characters, full-motion video, and some truly memorable “moon logic puzzles.” They also created some incred...2021-08-161h 48
Laura Heywood InterviewsLaura Heywood Interviews Kooman and Dimond (The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes)Michael Kooman (music) and Christopher Dimond (book & lyrics) are a New York City-based writing team for the stage and screen. The world premiere recording of their musical "The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes" is out now. Their most recent musical, Romantics Anonymous, debuted to rave reviews at Shakespeare's Globe. They also currently serve as songwriters for “Vampirina,” an animated musical TV series for which they have written more than 150 songs. The show airs on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, reaching over 100 million viewers in 115 countries. Michael and Chris have written songs for Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Pati...2019-10-1457 min
Alberta Morning News“She Has A Name”Andrew Kooman, writer and producer of “She Has A Name,” joins the show. 2017-02-0806 min